Canadians are well known for our love of the cottage life. Once the warm weather hits, most of us head up to our cottages for some summer fun. A lot of us bring our four legged family members along for the trip, and a trip up north is fun for everyone, if you remember some of [...]
At Dog Gone Walking, we form amazing bonds with our clients, over years of visiting and getting to know all their quirks and unique personalities. We’re trying something new and choosing to spotlight a specific client each month, with the help of our sponsor Ren's Pets Depot, to show off some of the incredible pets [...]
Spring has sprung - and you may or may not have heard that fleas and ticks appear in as low as 4 degree celsius weather! We've definitely reached that time. Do you know what you're up against this flea and tick season? Let's get armed with knowledge and fight these suckers before they call your [...]
Waterloo recently announced that we will soon host a pilot program that will turn dog waste into energy, using a process called anaerobic digestion, which happens when organic waste breaks down in an environment without oxygen. So how exactly does that work? How does poop power your laptop? Dog poop is one of the most [...]
At Dog Gone Walking, we form amazing bonds with our clients, over years of visiting and getting to know all their quirks and unique personalities. We’re trying something new and choosing to spotlight a specific client each month, with the help of our sponsor Ren's Pets Depot, to show off some of the incredible pets [...]
With Easter approaching, sweets are everywhere and practically unavoidable! We know you keep chocolate out of your pup's reach, but beware of the ingredient popping up more and more lately, which has been sending countless dogs to the hospital or worse. Xylitol is a sugar subsitute common in many "diet" foods we consume, such as [...]
Ever wonder why dogs turn around in circles before lying down to sleep? Surely just about every pet owner has watched their dog spin themselves into a tizzy before plopping down onto their bed, satisfied and ready for relaxation. Almost all domestic and wild dogs show this behavior as they prepare to curl up and [...]
Adopting your pet can be one of the most loving and selfless acts you can do in your life. It is also one of the most rewarding experiences ever, just ask anyone who's adopted their furbaby! Unsurprisingly, there are many ridiculous misconceptions surrounding pet adoption and shelter animals in general. Let's take a quick look [...]
So many of us have experienced our furry companions barking well before we hear thunder, or they have suddenly come over to enjoy the old head-in-our-lap cuddle, just before rain pelts our house. The connection between imminent weather changes and our dogs knowing about them before we do, and often times their trying to tell [...]
Fashion for your pooch is certainly hot right now. It seems like every celebrity, from Martha Stewart to Ellen Degeneres, has a line of doggy clothing at your nearest pet store. Is it all for show? Or do do dogs really need clothes? While this may at first appear to be a light concern to those [...]
